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Buying from first time seller

Every seller has a first time selling so this is nothing against first time sellers. Still, a positive rating inspires more confidence when buying than no rating at all. Is there any way to at least somewhat protect yourself when buying from a seller with no rating? I would assume that a direct wire transfer to a seller's account would provide at least some protection from complete fraud since the seller would have to go through at least some kind of identification process to establish their bank account and this would be discoverable in a criminal or civil case. I do not know if this assumption is true.
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jperry
2,458 posts
 
I would use Paypal, COD or local pickup. I would not pay with a wire transfer.

Your comments about a legal case may be true, but what you want is the item you purchased or your money returned.

Lawsuits are expensive other than small claims and those take time. Winning a lawsuit and collecting your money are two different things.
chayro
3,011 posts
 
I wouldn't do it unless you could do a pickup. There are too many people out there who make a living by fraud. Not worth the grief. There is nothing this guy is selling that can't be gotten from somebody more reliable.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
"06-16-14: Jedinite24
Paypal is definitely the safest route for you as a seller."

I used to believe that until they lost about $5000 on me. The only thing they were concerned with was that it wasn't their fault. After about a week of arguing they found the money that they never lost in the first place. It was never really clear as to what actually happened, but that was the last time I used them for anything.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Always tie a credit card to a paypal account. The credit card company makes the final decision not paypal. You have a right to ask for a chargeback if things aren't right. It's a shame things are like they are in this or any hobby. I guess some people feel there isn't enough hate and dishonesty in the world. Good luck
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Paypal is the way to go unless you can exchange cash on local purchase. As for feeling safer with first-time seller, establish solid communication via telephone conversation concerning the sale. I have purchased many times from first timers. Haven't got burned yet. In fact my only burn was from a guy with a fair amount of perfect feedback. It was ten years ago and I never got my money back.
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